Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, the Lehigh Lightning couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They fell to the Bobcats 46-42. Lehigh's defeat continues an unfortunate trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
North Port found their leader in underclassman Rhiley Richards, who scored 23 points along with seven rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Richards has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor Davidson, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds.
Lehigh's defeat dropped their record down to 17-7. As for North Port, their win bumped their record up to 9-17.
Lehigh does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for North Port, they will square off against Riverview Sarasota at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Riverview Sarasota is coming into the contest with five straight wins on the road, so North Port is out to stop a team with plenty of momentum.
